The Soft Machine* – The Soft Machine Collection

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Label:	ABC Records – DL-0013/14
Format:	2 x Vinyl , LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo , Gatefold
Country:	Spain
Released:	1976
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Experimental

Tracklist

A1	Hope For Happiness = Esperanza De Felicidad Written-By – M. Ratledge*	4:20
A2	Joy Of A Toy = Alegría De Un Juguete Written-By – M. Ratledge*	2:49
A3	Hope For Happiness (Reprise) Written-By – M. Ratledge*	1:38
A4	Why Am I So Short? = Por Qué Soy Tan Bajo? Written-By – M. Ratledge*	1:34
A5	So Boot If At All = Bota, SI Acaso Written-By – R. Wyatt*	7:25
A6	A Certain Kind = Una Cierta Especie Written-By – H. Hopper*	4:11
B1	Save Yourself = Ahórratelo Written-By – R. Wyatt*	2:24
B2	Priscilla Written-By – R. Wyatt*	1:06
B3	Lullabye Letter = Carta De Arrullo Written-By – K. Ayers*	4:35
B4	We Did It Again = Lo Hicimos De Nuevo Written-By – K. Ayers*	3:47
B5	Plus Belle Q'une Poubelle Written-By – K. Ayers*	0:59
B6	Why Are We Sleeping? = Por Qué Estamos Durmiendo? Written-By – R. Wyatt*	5:33
B7	Box 25/4 LID Written-By – M. Ratledge*	0:47
C1	Pataphysical Introduction (Part One) = Introducción Patafísica (Parte 1) Written-By – R. Wyatt*	0:50
C2	A Concise British Alphabet (Part One) = Un Conciso Alfabeto Británico (Parte 1) Written-By – R. Wyatt*	0:10
C3	Hibou Anemone And Bear = Hibou, Anémona Y Oso Written-By – R. Wyatt*	5:58
C4	A Concise British Alphabet (Part Two) Written-By – R. Wyatt*	0:12
C5	Hullo Der = Hola, Querida Written-By – R. Wyatt*	0:53
C6	Dada Was Here = Dadá Estuvo Aquí Written-By – R. Wyatt*	3:25
C7	Thank You Pierrot Lunaire = Gracias, Pierrot Lunar Written-By – R. Wyatt*	0:48
C8	Have You Ever Bean Grean? = Ha Sido Usted Verde Alguna Vez Written-By – R. Wyatt*	1:14
C9	Pataphysical Introduction (Part Two) Written-By – R. Wyatt*	0:56
C10	Out Of Tunes = Fuera De Tonos Written-By – R. Wyatt*	2:32
D1	As Long As He Lies Perfectly Still = Mientras Él Mienta Perfectamente Todavía Written-By – R. Wyatt*	2:34
D2	Dedicated To You But You Weren't Listening = Dedicado A Ti Pero No Estabas Escuchando Written-By – H. Hopper*	2:32
D3	Fire Engine ing With Bells Clanging = Coche De Bomberos Pasando Con La Campana Sonando Written-By – M. Ratledge*	1:50
D4	Pig = Cerdo Written-By – M. Ratledge*	2:08
D5	Orange Skin Food = Comida De Cáscara De Naranja Written-By – M. Ratledge*	1:45
D6	A Door Opens And Closes = Una Puerta Se Abre Y Se Cierra Written-By – M. Ratledge*	1:08
D7	10.30 Returns To The Bedroom = 10.30 Vuelve Al Dormitorio Written-By – R. Wyatt*	4:14

Companies, etc.

Distributed By – Discos Mediterraneo, S.A.
Manufactured By – Gramofonia, S.A.
Printed By – Moviegraf
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ABC Records, Inc.

Credits

Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Alto Saxophone – Hugh Hopper (tracks: C1 to D7)
Bass, Voice, Guitar – Kevin Ayers (tracks: A1 to B7)
Drums, Voice – Robert Wyatt
Executive-Producer – Sean Murphy
Organ [Lowrey], Organ [Hammond], Harpsichord, Piano, Flute – Mike Ratledge
Producer – Tom Wilson (2) (tracks: A1 to B7)
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Brian Hopper (tracks: C1 to D7)

Notes

A6 appears as "A Certain King" on label.

Very similar to this version, but with differences on disc labels : rim text has a different font, with different manufacturer credit, and "stereo" and "B.I.E.M." are printed in different order.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Depósito Legal (Disc one): M.10177-1976
Depósito Legal (Disc two): M.10178-1976
Rights Society: B.I.E.M.
Other (Cat. # disc one): DL-0013
Other (Cat. # disc two): DL-0014

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	The Soft Machine (2×All Media, Compilation, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Reissue, Stereo)	Command	RSSD 964-2, RSSD-964/2	US	1973
Recently Edited	The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold)	Probe	3 C154-50185/86	Italy	1973
	Volumes 1 & 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)	Probe	GTSP 204, 0C 192 ◦ 50185-6	UK	1973
New Submission	The Soft Machine (2×LP, Compilation, Promo)	Command	RSSD 964-2, RSSD-964/2	US	1973
New Submission	The Soft Machine Volume 1 - 2 (2×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold)	Probe	3 C154-50185/86	Italy	1973